Theatre-goers are increasingly aware of the growing use of object and figure animation throughout the performing arts.'Puppetry' offers engaging contemporary perspectives on this universal art-form. It provides an account of puppetry's different facets, from its demands and techniques, through its uses and abuses to its history and philosophy. PENNY FRANCISis Honorary Fellowof the Central School of Speech and Drama, London,UK,where sheis Lecturer in Puppetry.She isco-founder ofthe Puppet Centre Trust, the national development agency for the art form, and was awarded theMBE for services to puppetry in 1998.Francis is collaborating editor of threevolumes, 'Aspects of Puppet Theatre 'and 'A History of European Puppetry '(Volumes One and Two) and has written numerous articles for international conferences and journals. INDICE: Introduction - Approach - Related Arts - Techniques - In Performance - Dramaturgy - Aesthetics - History - Conclusion - Bibliography - Index
- ISBN: 978-0-230-23272-3
- Editorial: Palgrave MacM
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 25/11/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés